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Simon EstesInternationally renowned opera star Simon Estes enjoys the ecstatic praise
of music lovers around the globe. A prize winner in Moscow's Tchaikovsky
Competition in 1966, he has since performed with all the major international
opera companies including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala Milan...Click here to read the full bio on Simon Estes

Robert SimsGold Medal winner of the American Traditions Competition, has
been hailed by critics for his rich tone, energetic performances, and
convincing stage presence. Mr. Sims has been highly praised for his moving interpretations of African
American spirituals, and has given numerous recitals of them throughout the
United States, Europe and Asia...Click here to read the full bio on Robert Sims

Jacqueline B. Hairston An Oakland/San Francisco-based ASCAP composer/arranger and vocal coach Ms. Hairston-received her musical training at the Juilliard School of Music, Howard University School of Music, and her Masters in Music from Columbia University...Click here to read the full bio on Jacqueline B. Hairston

Byron Sean Pianist BYRON SEAN has performed across North America and Europe since beginning piano studies at age 10 in Ohio. He then continued as a full scholarship student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor with Anton Nel as his teacher. As a student at Michigan, Mr. Sean was featured on several...Click here to read the full bio on Byron Sean

Kenneth Gayle “Neither scenery nor intricate lighting is required when a singing actor of his caliber takes the stage…” declared the Chicago Sun Times. Hailed as one of the "Faces to Watch" and “…one of a new breed of opera singers…” Kenneth Gayle is accumulating accolades in a growing career in opera, oratorio...Click here to read the full bio on Kenneth Gayle

Paul HamiltonPaul is a native of Savannah, Georgia. In 1987 and 1992 he earned his
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Piano Performance with William Knight at
Shorter College, in Rome, Georgia.
As a pianist he has played all over the United States, as well as
performances in Russia, Ireland and Japan - most...Click here to read the full bio on Paul Hamilton